Today, Lester Taylor holds the title of professor emeritus at the University of Arizona, where he previously served as a full professor for 30 years.
TUCSON, AZ, October 18, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Lester Taylor, Ph.D., with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Taylor celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa and a Doctor of Philosophy from Harvard University. More than 50 years ago, he began his career in economics education as an instructor at Harvard University, where he later became an assistant professor of economics. His interest in economics was initially piqued in high school when his superintendent introduced him to leaders in the field. Since then, he has held positions such as staff economist with the Council of Economic Advisers, an adviser at the Harvard Institute of International Development in Bogotá, Colombia, and an associate professor of economics at the University of Michigan. Today, he holds the title of professor emeritus at the University of Arizona, where he previously served as a full professor for 30 years. Throughout his career, Dr. Taylor was mentored by his long-time friend, Professor Hendricks.
Outside of his practical work in the field, Dr. Taylor has contributed his expertise as an author of several industry texts. He also published an artist biography that took him almost 30 years to complete, entitled "The Life and Art of Archie Boyd Teater." As a testament to his expertise in economics, he was also a recipient of the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship at Harvard University. In order to remain aware of developments in his field, Dr. Taylor maintains affiliation with the American Economic Association, the Econometric Society and Phi Beta Kappa.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Lester Taylor, Ph.D., has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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